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New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley defended Tom Thibodeau with a blunt message on the criticism that the head coach overplays his starters. The Knicks’ head coach has dealt with this criticism for much of his career, some of which has been valid. New York’s starters largely have been among leaders in minutes per game […]

The Boston Celtics aren’t done yet as they kept their season alive with a blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. After taking Game 4, the Knicks came into Game 5 with a 3-1 lead in the series. They were hoping to finish off the shorthanded Celtics in Boston, but they couldn’t […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sent shockwaves through the NBA. Not only will he not return in this year’s playoffs, but he’s likely to miss the entirety of next season as well. Leading up to the Game 5 matchup, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sent a heartfelt message to the Boston Celtics star. During […]

In a dramatic Game 4 showdown, the New York Knicks secured a hard-fought 121–113 victory over the Boston Celtics, taking a commanding 3–1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the win was overshadowed by a concerning injury to Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, who left the game with what appeared to be a non-contact […]

The New York Knicks took the court for the biggest home game they have played in 25 years, as Madison Square Garden buzzed with enough electricity to power all five boroughs. The excitement did not last as long as the team or its fan base hoped, however. Following back-to-back collapses in TD Garden, the Boston […]

The New York Knicks came into Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Boston Celtics up 2-0, having won both of the opening games on the road. But the Celtics responded in a big way in Game 3, dominating the Knicks from start to finish to win 115-93. Knicks fans might be […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sparked wonder with who he listened to through his wireless headphones. The 67-year-old wasn’t listening to anything from the 1970s or even early 2000s to get right for Game 2. He has a stunning music choice for these NBA playoffs. “Thibs” was bumping a past Grammy winner and […]

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride gave the naysayers and his team a firm message after an incredible Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics. It happened again. IT HAPPENED AGAIN! The Cardiac Knicks found a way to get back into their comfort zone and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a 91-90 […]

When Jalen Brunson takes the court with the New York Knicks, coach Tom Thibodeau looks beyond his starting point guard. He sees a player forged through years of tutelage from his father, Rick Brunson, a member of Thibodeau’s coaching staff. To Thibodeau, that father-son relationship is not merely emotional; it’s a competitive advantage. “I believe […]

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 2 on Wednesday evening after stealing Game 1 away in what was a 108-105 overtime thriller. With Boston aiming to tie up the series, head coach Tom Thibodeau opened up about how his team can maintain momentum for Game 2. During […]

Head coach Tom Thibodeau perfectly summed up New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges’ heroics. The Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed stunned the Boston Celtics in a thrilling 108-105 overtime win. The Knicks showcased the gritty culture that has made them so beloved by their city over these past few seasons, rallying from a 20-point deficit […]

As the New York Knicks prepare to face the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, head coach Tom Thibodeau addressed Karl-Anthony Towns’ offensive role following an inconsistent showing in the team’s first-round series win over the Detroit Pistons. Towns averaged 19.7 points, 10 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks, and […]

The New York Knicks snatched the soul out of the Detroit Pistons thanks to Jalen Brunson. The lefty’s 25-foot three-pointer lifted the Knicks to the 116-113 thriller at Little Caesars Arena. Tom Thibodeau, though, now knows who awaits them in the NBA Playoffs; The Boston Celtics. “Thibs” walked into a jubilant Knicks visiting locker room […]

Since his beloved Detroit Pistons are batting the New York Knicks in a must-win Game 6 on Thursday night, Jalen Rose is likely on edge. He is not showing signs of nervousness, however, while filling in for Charles Barkley as a TNT analyst. Actually, his sense of humor appears just as strong as ever. While […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau explained his head-scratching substitution blunder in Game 5 of the first round. The Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed suffered a discouraging 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, sending the series back to Little Caesars Arena. The headline incident of the game occurred when Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave a deadpan response to Jalen Brunson’s epic return from injury against the Detroit Pistons. Game 4 of this first-round clash was not short of drama. As the Pistons launched a furious third-quarter rally against New York, the two-time All-Star went down with an apparent ankle injury to […]

Fans across the NBA are letting their voices be heard, and for Draymond Green and Jalen Brunson, in particular, that’s not really a good thing. But their respective coaches — Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau — had very different reactions to that fan vocalization. Of course, […]

Tom Thibodeau had high praises for Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 performance in the New York Knicks’ 118-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Thursday night. Towns led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. He shot 10-of-18 from the field, including 4-of-8 […]

The New York Knicks suffered a tough 100-94 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night that tied the series up 1-1. It was a close contest throughout that New York just let fall through its fingertips. Leading up to Game 3 in Detroit, New York head coach Tom Thibodeau brushed off the […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau gave a blunt assessment on the officiating during his team’s tough 100-94 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Eastern Conference’s No. 3 was trailing this Game 2 clash by more than two possessions from most of the game before launching another furious rally in the fourth quarter. But […]

The New York Knicks watched history unfold for the Detroit Pistons Monday. The Pistons ended a 17-year playoff drought by beating New York 100-94. But Tom Thibodeau called out the glaring culprit behind the game two defeat. “Thibs” watched his team explode late for another rally — this time tying the game at 94-94. Detroit, […]

The New York Knicks mounted a late-game comeback to steal Game 1 from the grasp of the Detroit Pistons, thanks in large part to a huge fourth quarter from Jalen Brunson and Cameron Payne. However, Brunson’s heroics almost appeared unlikely after he scared fans by seemingly going to the locker room in the second half. […]

The New York Knicks started Saturday struggling to pull away from the Detroit Pistons. The same Pistons team making their much-anticipated return to the NBA playoffs. But an insane 21-0 run quieted the returning postseason contender. Madison Square Garden exploded when Jalen Brunson fed Josh Hart down low. Hart finished with the layup — which […]

If recent NBA history has shown us anything, it’s that job security for head coaches is fleeting. Michael Malone, who guided the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 championship, was dismissed with just three games remaining in the regular season. Weeks before, the Memphis Grizzlies parted ways with Taylor Jenkins while still in the thick of […]

The New York Knicks looked unprepared for the playoffs in a recent home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They blew a big first-half lead, allowing the Cavaliers to steal a comeback win without Donovan Mitchell. Despite noise about coach Tom Thibodeau’s tenure being in jeopardy, he might have demonstrated some important self awareness in the […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is warning New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau ahead of this year’s postseason. With the playoffs only weeks away, Thibodeau rested most of his starting lineup, a strategy hoping to give his guys extra juice ahead of what the Knicks hope is a deep playoff run. If not, Perkins predicts […]

Playing for head coach Tom Thibodeau is not easy. Many players will back that up, including those on the New York Knicks. He demands copious intensity and minutes from his core veteran players. They might even say it is too much at times. However, the huge impact he has had on so many individuals in […]

When PJ Tucker officially joined the New York Knicks on a series of 10-day deals after successfully negotiating his way out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, fans knew Tom Thibodeau’s squad would have to make a decision on his future one way or another. Would the Knicks decide to keep Tucker for […]

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart addressed the bench incident between him and Tom Thibodeau on his podcast. The regular season is winding down for New York as the team scrambles to get healthy ahead of the playoffs. The Knicks have spent much of the year as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, […]

The New York Knicks are trying to fend off a spirited push from the Indiana Pacers for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, but they’re also trying to get healthy before the postseason at the same time. Miles McBride has missed the team’s last three games with a groin injury, but […]

On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks handily took care of business against the Dallas Mavericks, earning a 128-113 victory. The entire Knicks team was on point, with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart recording triple-doubles in an unselfish effort that had them recording 40 assists on 53 made field-goals. Hart’s development as a stat-sheet stuffer […]

The New York Knicks’ front office moved to improve the roster last offseason. They inventively circumvented some of the newer salary cap rules, saying goodbye to Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle, and Isaiah Hartenstein to add Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Their 50-32 squad became a thing of the past and they had a new-look core. […]

The New York Knicks were in a free fall of sorts. Even Josh Hart recently acknowledged it. New York was on a two-game losing streak entering their recent game against the Washington Wizards. To be fair, the Knicks were dealt an awkward hand in their schedule over the past week or two. And Jalen Brunson’s […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau shared on Thursday that the team remains optimistic about Jalen Brunson returning for a few games before the playoffs. Brunson, who sprained his right ankle in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, is set for a reevaluation on Friday, marking two weeks since the injury. “He’s doing […]

On Wednesday night, it looked as though the New York Knicks were going to win their second game in a row as they took on a San Antonio Spurs team that was without Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox and will be for the rest of the season. But in what is looking like a running […]

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson plays for maybe the toughest coach in the NBA in Tom Thibodeau, but he is no stranger to tough coaching due to his experience with Jay Wright during his days with the Villanova basketball program, and in a recent interview, Brunson said that the two coach have the same […]

As the New York Knicks continue to be without Jalen Brunson, there has been an adjustment period leading to some frustrating moments like in Saturday’s loss to the New York Knicks between Josh Hart and head coach Tom Thibodeau. While there have been speculations around Thibodeau and beef with other players like Mikal Bridges, that’s […]

The New York Knicks’ road to an NBA Finals appearance is already exhausting enough with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics in their path, so under no circumstances can they afford locker room strife. Some fans were stressing out after they heard Mikal Bridges say he talked to head coach Tom Thibodeau about potentially giving […]

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks picked up a big road win against the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to a game-winning buzzer beater by Mikal Bridges. The win pushed the Knicks’ record to 2-1 since losing Jalen Brunson to a foot injury and allowed them to hold serve in the Eastern Conference standings. Recently, […]